We asked in our last poll, "What is your favorite SHC:X battlefield power?"

Rock Volley Attack (23.4% - 312 votes)
Drop in Knights (7.9% - 105 votes)
Uncover Gold (6.6% - 88 votes)
Drop in Macemen (16.1% - 215 votes)
Drop in Engineers (2.5% - 34 votes)
Drop in Spearmen (1.6% - 21 votes)
Partially Healing Troops in an Area (1.3% - 18 votes)
Arrow Volley Attack (16.0% - 214 votes)
Ha! None of them--my supreme strategy and tactics defeat all! (24.6% - 329 votes)

Total: 1336 votes

It's almost a tie for most preferred between the Rock Volley Attack, and abstaining from using the powers by utilizing only the raw strength of your strategy and tactics with your troops and economy. The second most utilized is a tie between the cost effective moves of an Arrow Volley attack and Dropping in Macemen.

Our new poll suggested by The Hitman asks what is your favorite trap.

Previous polls can be found here, and new polls may be suggested in the forums here.

In 1066, Duke William of Normandy landed in England at the safe bay of Pevensey with his eye set on the throne of England with approximately 600 ships containing 7,000 men consisting of Normans, Bretons, French mercenaries, and foreign knights. The duke had planned on invading sooner, but was delayed by weeks of unfavorable winds to his luck for during that time England was expending itself against Harald III of Norway who also contended for the crown. After his victory at the Battle of Hastings, William the Conquerer marched on London and, after some difficulty, captured it. He was crowned King of England on Christmas of the same year. King William had little time to enjoy his new station though as rebellions arose in England for the next five years.

The Norman Conquest removed the native ruling class, replacing it with French-speaking aristocracy and clerical hierarchy, which transformed the English language and culture of England. It also linked England more closely with France and continental Europe and lessened Scandinavian influence. William the Conquerer accomplished the last successful hostile invasion of Britain since.

More about the Normans and the Conquest of England can be found at Essential Norman Conquest, EyeWitness to History, and Wikipedia.

Another walkthough of the second Crusader Trail is complete! In Mission 65 - Thorn Between Roses, you start out with one ally, the Abott, against two Emirs and one Wazir. The goods you are given has increased, but you begin with half the gold given to the AIs. Lord Michael I guides other players with his strategy of quickly taming of the near Wazir, astutely controlling the local resources, developing an efficient defense, and besieging the two remaining enemy castles Mission 65 can be found here. Happy conquest.

The Honorary Victor of the 3^rd Stronghold & Crusader Historical Castle Competition is Castel Thun created by Tarius.

The design is molded into the shape of the original castle Castel Thun, making good use of custom towers with the vineyards of Italia gracing the landscape. Several buildings necessary for castle life are tucked neatly inside, integrating it with the castle environment. The player defends the castle against well devised, dynamic sieges of rebellious subjects that are difficult on moderate levels and even make use of siege towers. Many methods of defense are left open as options, allowing for several enjoyable replays.



The player included castle history and the scenario can be found here.

Darren has announced in this community thread the little known Youtube channel of Firefly Studios, which sports the intros to several of their games and short interviews about their upcoming game, Dungeon Hero, and some of their choice fan-made favorites. Enjoy the sights.